Do You See the World This Way? Some people perceive their world in rigid, divided categories – liked vs. disliked, success vs. failure.In reality, the world is far more complex than that.That’s why the answer to such a question cannot be simple or universal. If you struggle with the feeling of being “unlikable,” there are […]
(by Petya Bankova, psychologist) The idea of psychotherapy is still surrounded by many misconceptions. These myths often prevent people from seeking help in time, even though therapy can be the key to deeper self-understanding and a more fulfilling life.Here are nine of the most common myths about psychotherapy – and the truth behind them. Myth […]
If you live with the feeling that something isn’t right – even when everything looks fine on the outside – you’re not alone. Many people, regardless of age, profession or circumstances, live with an experience that’s hard to explain but even harder to endure: constant anxiety. It’s that inner noise that never stops.That tight knot […]
Introduction: The World You Don’t Choose No one imagines becoming the parent of a premature baby. No one dreams that the first embrace will be replaced by beeping machines, that the first photos will be taken in the intensive care unit, that the first prayer will not be for joy, but for survival. I have […]
As a practicing psychologist in Bulgaria, I often see this question arise — not only from clients, but even among professionals. The confusion largely comes from the fact that diagnostic systems vary. The DSM, widely used in the US, and the ICD, more common in Europe, do not always classify disorders in the same way. […]
When You Meet Your Baby Before You’re Ready Like most expectant mothers, I painted my pregnancy in soft pastels. I pictured a calm, glowing journey that would end exactly as I’d dreamed — joyful tears, a tiny body curled against mine, the intoxicating scent of newborn skin, and the first precious moments of our life […]
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